Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha), Hong Kong

Both a pilgrimage site and a popular tourist attraction, Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) ranks among the city's top must-sees. The massive 34 m (111 ft) bronze statue, formally known as Tian Tan Buddha, was erected in 1993, bringing the Po Lin Monastery to the world's attention. The Buddha sits at the top of 268 steps, facing north. Climb to the top for a closer look at the statue, and to savor the panoramic vista of mountains and sea below. Remember that this is an important Buddhist site, so be respectful of those here to see Buddha as more than a tourist attraction. After your visit, explore the Po Lin Monastery just opposite. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) by using our Hong Kong road trip site .

Go early and take the cheaper cable car. If you hate heights do not get glass bottom cable car and make sure you visit on a sunny day. Great views of the harbour. Take water with you and have a great ...
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By SlsdesignsOn February 14, 2018

Absolutely beautiful!!! We found this exquisite place to be so tranquil and so very special place. Not to be missed!!
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Following recommendation drove Lantau Island to see the bronze statue that until recently was the largest we at MTR TUNG CHUNG station leaned there onto a cable car Ngong Ping. A small village that ultimately reach Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan-honor. Tan Tin Buddha statue is made of bronze which rises 34 meters 268 steps leading to it. He was stationed near the Po Lin Monastery, the statue base on which sits a three-story structure and the big Bell to reach the base of the statue has to pay $40 ongcongi and in return receive a gods we we bottled water popsicle snack and small tissue Pack Pringles Every believer approaches the statue request, adjacent to the statue down.

Great day out. Spectacular sights. Entry to the village and monastery is free but you do have to pay to go up the 263 ( if I remember correctly) steps to the Buddha. But you get ice cream, water, crisps and tissues for free at the top. Probably worth more than the admission fee! You can visit here on an organised trip, but we found it just as easy to get a ferry from pier 6 at Central and a bus from the port at Lantau Island. Much cheaper and a nice adventure.

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By Corinth CockrellOn February 6, 2018

A great experience to climb the steps of the Buddha and experience the view is one of the best things I did while traveling in Hong Kong. It is about an hour subway and tram car ride to the Tian Tan Buddha from Kowloon Park. But it is very easy to get there. From the Buddha you can see for miles, the monastery and the Ling Po village. In the village there are shops and restaurants to buy souvenirs, snacks, and lunch or dinner. You can even get a vegetarian meal at the monastery. I definitely recommend seeing the Buddha as it is an easy half day or day trip for you to do.

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By Toni NakashimaOn December 13, 2017

Big Buddha is one of the world's most famous Buddha statues... and when you see it in person, you understand why. An enormous staircase leads up to the statue, which sits upon a lotus flower base at the very top of this beautiful tree-covered mountain. The gigantic statue is sitting in a peaceful pose as six female statues kneel around the base, with offerings in their hands. What made this experience even more special was the view from the top as well as the temples and elaborate gates of the Po Lin monastery at the bottom of the staircase. The cab ride took almost 1 hour from the airport, but the experience is definitely worth it.

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By Jerry GordinierOn January 28, 2018

Very easy to scoot over here, and a good walk around the area. Impressive cable cars up the mountain - a nice long trek. Get the crystal cabin and order tickets online to beat some of the rush. Try out the monestary vegetarian meal while you're up in the mountain... good cheap food. Bring cash.

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By Jobair SatariOn March 1, 2018

Took the tram to get to here, which was nice. The statue is located at the top of a hill which requires a good amount of stair climbing to get up. I went early and there were still lots of tourists and worshipers up at the top.

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